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Countdown Begins for Durham Christmas Festival 2025 with Markets and Lantern Parade
Preparations are already underway for the Durham Christmas Festival 2025, set to return from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December. The popular three-day event will bring hundreds of small businesses, many from across the North East, into the heart of Durham city, offering a festive shopping experience acro...
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Behind the scenes of Durham's small businesses as vibrant independent shops celebrated
Businesses in Durham have been put in the spotlight ahead of Small Business Saturday
Football Pop-Up Museum Kicks Off in Durham City with Council Support
A popular football-themed pop-up museum has opened in the heart of Durham City following support from council grant funding. Fans Museum CIC, which already runs a well‑known football museum in Sunderland, has now launched a smaller sister venue in Units 41–42 at Prince Bishops Place Shopping Cen...
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County Durham Young People Learn Lifesaving Road Safety Lessons Ahead of Road Safety Week
Young people across County Durham are being reminded of the importance of road safety through targeted awareness sessions. Durham County Council’s road safety team has partnered with Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to deliver workshops focusing on the r...
Underrated North East Christmas market 11 minutes from Newcastle makes best in UK list for 2025
A market in a historic North East location is among the top Christmas recommendations for people to visit in 2025
Durham man fined after being caught speeding on A1(M) motorway
Matthew James Bainbridge, 37, of Bainbridge Street, Durham, was fined for driving his Land Rover over the 70 mph speed limit on the A1(M) motorway.
Man turned up at ex partners home and hid in shed to 'scare her'
A County Durham man who persistently turned up at his ex-partner’s home uninvited land himself in court after jumping out of a shed and scaring her.
Durham and Darlington PCC criticises government decision to scrap role
A regional police and crime commissioner (PCC) has criticised the government’s decision to scrap the role.
Distinguished academic named Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Durham University
Professor Sarah Hainsworth OBE FREng has been appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Durham University, effective February 1, 2026.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham from Friday, November 14.
30 pictures as Durham Lumiere opens for the final time with an array of awe-inspiring displays
Starting today and running until Saturday, November 15, Durham City has been transformed into an illuminated art gallery
Woman fined for assaulting police officer in County Durham village
Jasmine Smith, 29, from Redwood Flats in Brandon, County Durham, was fined after being convicted of assaulting a police officer.
County Durham man admits assaulting woman by beating her
Brett Thompson, 46, of Low Willington, Crook, pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman by beating in Durham
'County Durham deserves better': MPs urge government for more local funding
A group of MPs from County Durham has urged the government to provide “fairer funding” for the region.
Lumiere forced to CLOSE attractions on first night of final event as rain hits Durham
Six attractions have closed at this year's Lumiere Durham due to rising river levels.
Lumiere organisers announce closure of some Durham light installations after rising river level
This year's Durham light festival, which is set to be the last ever, will have a reduced selection of installations on Thursday because of rising water levels
Seaham Pupils Enjoy New Forest School Thanks to Community Makeover
Pupils at Seaham Trinity Primary School are now enjoying a newly revitalised forest school area, thanks to a major makeover carried out by volunteers from Karbon Homes and Esh Construction. The transformation was made possible through Karbon’s Unlocking Social Value programme, which connects the s...
Sneak peek around Durham Lumiere as city is lit up for the final time
The city will be lit up for the final time from Thursday (November 13) to Saturday (November 15).
Council job cuts and parking charge rise proposed in County Durham
Parking charges are set to rise and jobs cut as a council looks to make multi-million pound savings to balance its budget.
Rescue centre seeks urgent help as two much-loved donkeys need emergency treatment
Durham donkey Rescue is urgently appealing for help after two of its much-loved donkeys Alfie and Big Jack were taken ill and require emergency medical treatment.